Thursday, October 31, 2013

Trick or treat for science: Kids become test subjects

Behavioral economists are taking advantage of Halloween's steady stream of young doorbell ringers, using them to gain insight into kids' thinking and development. They're paid in candy, of course.



NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Each year, Halloween is a massive operation at Dean Karlan's house, drawing in members of his family, particularly his 13-year-old daughter, Maya.



via L.A. Times - Science http://feeds.latimes.com/~r/latimes/news/science/~3/tgyhEl3J1ZI/la-sci-c1-halloween-experiments-20131031-m,0,307064.story

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